By Chidinma Nwaoji
FG Sets 16 as Non-Negotiable Age for Tertiary Admission
In a decisive policy shift, the Federal Government has fixed 16 years as the minimum age for admission into any of the nation’s tertiary institutions, making it a firm benchmark going forward.
The declaration was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), held in Abuja on Tuesday
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Alausa, while opening the annual meeting, underscored that the new age requirement is not open to debate or compromise. He warned that any admission process bypassing the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) would be deemed invalid.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa,
Institutions found flouting the CAPS protocol or engaging in fraudulent admission practices, he added, would face strict legal consequences.
The JAMB policy meeting annually outlines procedures and criteria for admissions into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country for the upcoming academic session.